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Operating Instructions

3-862-183-12(1)

Compact Hi-FiStereo System

LBT-D890AVLBT-XB55AVLBT-XB80AVLBT-XB88AVLBT-XB88AVK

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Laser component in this product is capable ofemitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

This caution label is located inside the unit.

This appliance is classified asa CLASS 1 LASER product.The CLASS 1 LASERPRODUCT MARKING islocated on the rear exterior.

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby ProLogic Surround system* and the Dolby B-type noisereduction system.* Manufactured under license from DolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation.DOLBY, the double-D symbol a and “PROLOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

(LBT-XB80AV only)

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS INCANADA

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USETHIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH ANEXTENSION CORD,RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THEBLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENTBLADE EXPOSURE.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4

Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............. 7

Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9

Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10

Connecting optional AVcomponents .................................... 11

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 14

Recording a CD .................................... 15

Listening to the radio ........................... 16

Recording from the radio .................... 18

Playing a tape ........................................ 19

Recording from a tape ......................... 21

The CD Player

Using the CD display ........................... 22

Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 22

Playing CD tracks in randomorder ................................................ 23

Programming CD tracks ..................... 24

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 25

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 26

Recording CDs by specifying the trackorder ................................................ 27

DJ Effect

Looping part of a CD ........................... 29

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 29

Waving the equalizer ........................... 30

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 31

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 32

Adjusting the audio emphasis ............ 33

Making a personal audio emphasis file .... 35

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surroundsound ............................................... 36

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 37

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 39

Falling asleep to music ........................ 41

Waking up to music ............................. 42

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 43

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 45

Troubleshooting ................................... 46

Specifications ........................................ 48

Index ....................................................... 51

* For European model only

Notice for customers in the UnitedKingdomThe AC power cord has been fixed on the rearpanel with the plug band temporarily forshipment.Unlock the plug band to remove the plug.

Back panel

Plug band

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Step 1: Hooking up the system

Getting Started

Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

Left frontspeaker

Right frontspeaker

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

Left rear speakerRight rear speaker

Center speaker

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1 Connect the speakers.1 Connecting the front speakers

Connect the speaker cords to FRONTSPEAKER jacks of the same color.

2 Connecting the center speakerConnect the speaker cords to theSURROUND SPEAKER CENTERjacks.

3 Connecting the rear speakersConnect the speaker cords to theSURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.

Notes• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to

prevent noise.• Insert only the stripped portion of the cord.

Inserting the vinyl portion will interfere with thespeaker connection and no sound will come fromthe speaker.

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.Set up the AM loop antenna, thenconnect it.

3 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to theposition of your local power linevoltage (except for North American,European, Mexican, South African,Thailand and Australian models).

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AM loop antenna

Extend the FM wireantenna horizontally.

For European model

AM

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AM loop antenna

Extend the FM wireantenna horizontally.

For other models

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110-120V 220-240V

FM75

AM

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4 Connect the power cord to a walloutlet.The demonstration appears in thedisplay.If the plug on this unit does not fit yourwall outlet, detach the supplied adapterfrom the plug (except for North andSouth American countries, Europe andAustralia).

5 Deactivate the demonstration modeby pressing DISPLAY/DEMO whilethe system is off.

To attach the center speaker feetAttach the four center speaker feet (supplied)to the bottom corners of the center speaker.

Step 1: Hooking up the system(continued)

Inserting two size AA (R6)batteries into the remote

Tips• With normal use, the batteries should last for

about six months. When the remote no longeroperates the system, replace both batteries withnew ones.

• When you set the time, the demonstration isdeactivated.To activate the demonstration again, pressDISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.

NoteIf you do not use the remote for a long period oftime, remove the batteries to avoid possible damagefrom battery leakage.

When carrying this systemDo the following to protect the CDmechanism.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”appears in the display.

2 Hold down PLAY MODE and press 1/u(power) to turn off the system.

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By connecting the supplied speakers, you canenjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decodingsystem standardized in TV programs andmovies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improvesthe sound image by using four separatechannels. These channels manipulate thesound to enhance the action as it happens onthe screen.

Since the center speaker cannot produceenough bass, the bass sound of the centerchannel is output from the front speakers.

Positioning the centerand rear speakersBefore you connect them, determine the bestlocation for your speakers.

1 Place the front speakers at an angleof 45 degrees from your listeningposition.

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Step 2: Setting upthe speakers

2 Place the center speaker so it isplaced at about the same height asthe front speakers (A). Align thecenter speaker with the frontspeakers or place it a little behindthe front speakers’ position (B).

A

B

3 Place the rear speakers facing eachother at about 60 to 90 cm aboveyour listening position.

Frontspeaker (L)

Frontspeaker (R)

Rearspeaker(R)

Rearspeaker(L)

Frontspeaker(L)

Frontspeaker(R)

Rearspeaker(L)

Rearspeaker(R)

Center speaker

Center speaker

Rear speaker

60 to 90 cm

Center speaker

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1 Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGICON/OFF on the remote).The indicator on this button lights up.

2 Press T. TONE ON/OFF on theremote.The test tone is heard from the speakersin the following order. Adjust thevolume of the test tone.nFront (left) n Center

Rear N Front (right) N

3 From your listening position, pressCENTER LEVEL +/– and REARLEVEL +/– on the remote to adjustthe volume levels.The volume levels from each speakershould be the same.

4 Press T. TONE ON/OFF when youare done adjusting.The test tone is turned off.

NoteThe test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro LogicSurround sound.

TipIf you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on theremote), all the speaker volumes change.

Step 2: Setting up the speakers(continued)

Adjusting the speakervolumeTo enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound,adjust the volume of each speaker using thetest tone that the system provides.

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1 VOLUME

VOLUME +/–

1/u(Power)

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Step 3: Setting thetime

1 Press t/CLOCK SET.The hour indication flashes.

2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.The minutes indication flashes.

4 Press TUNING +/– to set theminutes.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.The clock starts.

TipIf you make a mistake, start over from step 1.

You must set the time before using the timerfunctions. The clock is on a 24- hour systemfor the European model, and a 12-hoursystem for other models.

The 24-hour system model is used forillustration purpose.

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Step 4: Presettingradio stations

You can preset the following number ofstations:

— 2 band model: 20 for FM and 10 for AM

— 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and10 for LW

— 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10for LW, and 5 for UKV

The bands you can select depend on the kindof tuner built into your system. Confirm thebands by pressing TUNER/BANDrepeatedly.

DISCALL

DOLBY NROFF AUTO

TUNEDSTEREO

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DISCALL

DOLBY NROFF AUTO

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DISCALL

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2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedlyuntil “AUTO” appears in thedisplay.

3 Press TUNING +/–.The frequency indication changes andscanning stops when the system tunes ina station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (fora stereo program) appear.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.A preset number flashes in the display.

5 Press TUNING +/– to select thepreset number you want.

6 Press ENTER/NEXT.The station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to storeother stations.

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1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedlyuntil the band you want appears inthe display.Each time you press this button, theband changes as follows:2 band model:FM ˜ AM3 band model:FM n MW n LW

4 band model:FM n MW n LW n UKV*

* When you select this band, “STEREOPlus” appears in the display.

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To tune in a station with a weaksignalPress TUNING MODE repeatedly until“MANUAL” appears in step 2, then pressTUNING +/– to tune in the station.

To change the preset numberStart over from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval(Except for the European and theMiddle Eastern models)The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change theAM tuning interval to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz),press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until “AM”appears first, then turn off the system. Whileholding down ENTER/NEXT, turn thesystem back on. When you change theinterval, the AM preset stations will beerased. To reset the interval, repeat the sameprocedure.

NoteThe preset stations are canceled when youdisconnect the power cord or if a power failureoccurs for half a day.

Connectingoptional AVcomponents

To the audio output of the TV/VCR

To enhance your system, you can connectoptional components. Refer to theinstructions included with each componentfor details.

Connecting a TV/VCRYou can connect a TV and VCR to enjoyDolby Pro Logic Surround encoded videosand TV programs.

Be sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound fromthe connected TV/VCR, press FUNCTIONrepeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.

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Connecting audiocomponents

Connecting a turntableBe sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound fromthe connected turntable, press FUNCTIONrepeatedly until “PHONO” appears.

NoteUsing the turntable at high volume may causedistortion or howling. This is often caused by thebass sound from the speakers. The bass sound maybe picked up by the needle of the turntable, andproduce the distortion or howling. To avoid this, dothe following:1 Keep some distance between the speakers and the

turntable.2 Stop using the surround effect.3 Install the speakers or the turntable on a firm and

stable surface.4 Press DBFB repeatedly until “DBFB ”

disappears from the display (LBT-D890AV/XB55AV only).Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until theindicator on this button goes off (except for LBT-D890AV/XB55AV).

To the audio output of the turntable

Connecting optional AVcomponents (continued)

Connecting an MD deck for digitalrecording (except for LBT-D890AV)You can record a CD to an MD digitally byconnecting your MD deck using an opticalcable.

Connecting an MD deck for analogrecording (except for LBT-D890AV)Be sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound of theconnected MD deck, press FUNCTIONrepeatedly until “MD” appears.

NoteIf you cannot select “MD” by pressing FUNCTION,press 1/u (power) while pressing FUNCTIONwhen the power is turned off. “VIDEO” will beswitched to “MD.” To return to “VIDEO,” do thesame procedure.

To the digital input of the MD deck

To the audio outputsof the MD deck

To the audio inputs ofthe MD deck

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Connecting outdoorantennasConnect an outdoor antenna to improve thereception.

FM antenna

Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna.You can also use the TV antenna instead.

IEC standard socket(not supplied) Screw clamp

Ground wire (not supplied)

Insulated wire (not supplied)

Screw clamp


AM antenna

Connect a 6 to 15 meter insulated wire to theAM antenna terminal. Leave the suppliedAM loop antenna connected.

ImportantIf you connect an outdoor antenna, connect aground wire to the y terminal with the screwclamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do notconnect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

For European model

For other models

AM

FM75

Screw clamp


75-ohm coaxial cable(not supplied)

For European model

AM

COAXIALFM 75

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)


For other models

FM75

AM

AM

COAXIALFM 75

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Playing a CD— Normal Play

Basic Operations

You can play up to five CDs in a row.

1 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD onthe disc tray.If the disc is not placed properly it willnot be recognized.

2 Press DISC SKIP to place up to fourmore CDs on the tray.The disc tray rotates so you can insertother CDs.

3 Close the front cover.

4 Press one of the DIRECT PLAYbuttons.Playback starts.If you press · (or CD · on theremote), playback starts from the CD inthe playing position.

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With the labelside up.When you playa CD single,place it on theinner circle ofthe tray.

Disc number in the playing positionTrack number

Elapsed time

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Stop playback

Pause

Select a track

Find a point ina track

Select a CD

Play only theCD you haveselected

Play all CDs

Remove orchange theCDs

Adjust thevolume

* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor.

Tips• Pressing · while the system is off automatically

turns on the system and starts CD playback ifthere is a CD on the tray (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the CDplayer and start playing a CD just by pressing ·or one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons (AutomaticSource Selection).

• If there is no CD in the player, “NO DISC”appears in the display.

• You can change the CD in the loading positionduring playback.

Do this

Press p.

Press P. Press again to resumeplayback.

During playback or pause, turnthe jog dial clockwise (to goforward) or counterclockwise (togo backward) and release it whenyou reach the desired track.Or press AMS* + (to goforward) or AMS* = (to gobackward) on the remote.

Press and hold ) or 0 duringplayback, and release at thedesired point.

Press one of the DIRECT PLAYbuttons.Or press DISC SKIP (or pressD.SKIP on the remote).

Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedlyuntil “1 DISC” appears.

Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedlyuntil “ALL DISCS” appears.

Press 6 OPEN.

Turn VOLUME (or pressVOLUME +/– on the remote).

Recording a CD— CD Synchro Recording

This function lets you record from a CD to atape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) orTYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level isadjusted automatically.

1 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blanktape into deck B.

2 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD.

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1/u(Power)

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Listening to theradio— Preset TuningBefore using this function, preset radiostations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step4: Presetting radio stations”).

Recording a CD (continued)

123STEREO/MONO

VOLUME

TUNING +/–

TUNER/BAND

VOLUME +/–

3 Close the front cover.

4 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly untilthe disc number you want to recordappears in the playing positionindicator.

5 Press CD SYNC.Deck B stands by for recording and theCD player stands by for playback, andthe indicator on the · button (for thefront side) lights up green.

6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side orß (or RELAY) to record on bothsides.

7 Press P on deck B.Recording starts.

To stop recordingPress p on deck B or on the CD player.

Tips• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª

so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverseside) lights up green.

• When you record on both sides, be sure to startfrom the front side. If you start from the reverseside, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NRbefore step 7 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in thedisplay.

• To record with the surround effect, press DSP (orDSP MODE on the remote) so “SUR ”appears in the display.The equalizer settings will not be recorded.

NoteYou cannot listen to other sources while recording.

1/u(Power)

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1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedlyuntil the band you want appears inthe display.Each time you press this button, theband changes as follows:2 band model:FM ˜ AM3 band model:FM n MW n LW

4 band model:FM n MW n LW n UKV*

* When you select this band, “STEREOPlus” appears in the display.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedlyuntil “PRESET” appears in thedisplay.MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in thedesired preset station.

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press 1/u (power).

Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or pressVOLUME +/– on theremote).

To listen to non-preset radiostationsPress TUNING MODE repeatedly in step 2until “MANUAL” appears, then pressTUNING +/– to tune in the desired station.

Preset number

Frequency

DISCALL

DOLBY NROFF

PRESETTUNED

STEREO

MHzS

Tips• Pressing TUNER/BAND while the system is off

automatically turns on the system and tunes to thelast received station (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the radiojust by pressing TUNER/BAND (AutomaticSource Selection).

• If an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO so “MONO” appears in the display. Therewill be no stereo effect, but the reception willimprove. Press this button again to restore thestereo effect.

• To improve broadcast reception, move thesupplied antennas.

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Recording from theradio

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedlyuntil the band you want appears inthe display.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedlyuntil “PRESET” appears in thedisplay.

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in apreset station.

4 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blanktape into deck B.

5 Press r REC.Deck B stands by for recording, and theindicator on the · button (for the frontside) lights up green.



To stop recordingPress p on deck B.

You can record a radio program on a tape bytuning in a preset station. You can use TYPE I(normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. Therecording level is automatically adjusted.

With the side you want torecord on facing forward

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sTips• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª

so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverseside) lights up green after pressing r REC in step 5.

• When you record on both sides, be sure to startfrom the front side. If you start from the reverseside, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• To record non-preset stations, select “MANUAL”in step 2, then press TUNING +/– to tune in thedesired station.


• To record with surround effect, press DSP (or DSPMODE on the remote) so “SUR ” appearsin the display.The equalizer settings will not be recorded.

• If noise is heard while recording from the radio,move the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise.

Playing a tape

You can play any type of tape, TYPE I(normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal).The deck automatically detects the tape type.To select either deck A or B, press DECK Aª· or DECK B ª· on the remote.

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Tips• Pressing · or ª while the system is off

automatically turns on the system and starts tapeplayback if there is a tape in the deck (One TouchPlay).

• You can switch from another source to the tapedeck just by pressing · or ª (Automatic SourceSelection).

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so“DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.

1 Press 6 EJECT and insert arecorded tape in deck A or B.

2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to play one side, ß* toplay both sides, or RELAY (RelayPlay)** to play both decks insuccession.

3 Press ·.Press ª to play the reverse side. Thetape starts playing.

* The deck stops automatically after playingboth sides five times.

** Relay Play always plays according to thefollowing sequence:Deck A (front side), Deck A (reverse side),Deck B (front side), Deck B (reverse side).

To Do this

Stop play Press p.

Pause (Deck B only) Press P. Press again toresume play.

Fast-forward Press ) while playingthe front side or 0 whileplaying the reverse side.

Rewind Press 0 while playingthe front side or ) whileplaying the reverse side.

Remove the cassette Press 6 EJECT.

Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or pressVOLUME +/– on theremote).

Playing a tape (continued)

With the side you wantto play facing forward

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Recording from atape— High-speed Dubbing

You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II(CrO2) tapes. The recording level isautomatically adjusted.

1 Press 6 EJECT and insert arecorded tape in deck A and a blanktape in deck B.

2 Press H SPEED DUB.Deck B stands by for recording.

3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side orß to record on both sides.

With the side you want toplay/record on facing forward

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4 Press P.Dubbing starts.When dubbing ends, decks A and Bautomatically stop.

To stop dubbingPress p on deck A or B.

Tips• When you dub on both sides, start recording from

the front side. If you start from the reverse side,recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• You don’t have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape indeck B is automatically recorded in the same stateas the tape in deck A.

Notes• If you set DIRECTION to ß when the tapes you

use have different lengths, the tape in each deckreverses independently. If you want to startdubbing from the same point for the other side, setDIRECTION to A and reverse tapes manuallyafter both decks stop. Then press H SPEED DUBagain to start recording the other side.

• You cannot record the surround effect.

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The CD Player

Playing CD tracksrepeatedly— Repeat Play

Using the CDdisplay

This function lets you repeat a single CD orall CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, andProgram Play.

/ Press REPEAT repeatedly duringplayback until “REPEAT” appearsin the display.Repeat Play starts. The following tabledescribes the various repeat modes.

To repeat

All the tracks onthe current CD

All the tracks onall CDs

Only one track*

* You can’t repeat a single track during Shuffle Playand Program Play.

To cancel Repeat PlayPress REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or“REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.

You can check the remaining time of thecurrent track or the whole CD.

/ Press DISPLAY/DEMO duringplayback.Each time you press this button inNormal Play, the display changes asfollows:

nElapsed time on the current track

Remaining time on the current track

Remaining time on the current CD (1 DISCmode) or“PLAY” (ALL DISCS mode)

Clock display (for a few seconds)

Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON(OFF)”

To check the total playing timeand the number of tracks on a CDPress DISPLAY/DEMO in stop mode.

If you press DISPLAY/DEMO again, theclock display appears for a few seconds thenthe display returns to the previous indication.

Press

1/ALL DISCS repeatedlyuntil “1 DISC” appears in thedisplay.

1/ALL DISCS repeatedlyuntil “ALL DISCS” appearsin the display.

REPEAT repeatedly whileplaying the track you want torepeat until “REPEAT 1”appears in the display.

REPEAT1/ALL DISCS

DISPLAY/DEMO

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Playing CD tracksin random order— Shuffle Play

To cancel Shuffle PlayPress PLAY MODE repeatedly until“SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappearsfrom the display. The tracks continue playingin their original order.

To select a desired CDPress one of the DIRECT PLAY buttonsduring 1 Disc Shuffle Play.

Tips• You can start Shuffle Play during Normal Play by

pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.

• To skip a track, turn the jog dial clockwise (orpress AMS + on the remote).

You can play all the tracks on one CD or allthe CDs in random order.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“CD” appears in the display.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.

3 Press 1/ALL DISCS to choose“1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS.”“ALL DISCS” shuffles the tracks on allthe CDs in the player. “1 DISC” shufflesthe tracks on the CD in the playingposition.

4 Press ·.“J” appears and all the tracks play inrandom order.

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Programming CDtracks–– Program Play

1 Place CDs and close the front cover.


3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in thedisplay.

4 Press DISC SKIP to select a CD.

5 Turn the jog dial until the desiredtrack appears in the display.

6 Press PLAY MODE once.The track is programmed. “STEP” andthe programmed playing order appear,followed by the total playing time.

7 To program additional tracks,repeat steps 4 through 6.Skip step 4 to select tracks from thesame disc.

8 Press ·.All the tracks play in the order youselected.

You can create a program of up to 32 tracksfrom all the CDs in the order you want themto be played.

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Total playing time

DISC PROGRAM

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The last programmed track

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Playing CDswithoutinterruption–– Non-Stop Play

To cancel Program PlayPress PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappearsfrom the display.

To

Check the program

Clear the last selectedtrack

Clear a specific track

Add a track to theprogram

Clear the entireprogram

Tips• The program you created remains in the CD

player's memory even after it has been played.Press · to play the same program again.

• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing timewhile programming, this means:– you have programmed a track numbered over

20, or– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.

Press

CHECK on the remoterepeatedly. After thelast track, “CHECKEND” appears.

CLEAR on the remotein stop mode.

CHECK on the remoterepeatedly until thenumber of the track tobe cleared lights up,then press CLEAR.

1 Press DISC SKIP toselect a CD.

2 Turn the jog dial toselect a track.

3 Press PLAY MODE.

p once in stop mode ortwice while playing.

You can play CDs without pausing betweentracks.


2 Press NON-STOP so the indicatoron this button lights up.

3 Press ·.

To cancel Non-Stop PlayPress NON-STOP so the indicator on thisbutton goes off.

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You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radioas you like. For example, you can record justthe songs you want or begin recording fromthe middle of the tape. The recording level isadjusted automatically.

1 Insert a blank tape into deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly untilthe source you want to record (e.g.,CD) appears in the display.

3 Press r REC.Deck B stands by for recording, and theindicator on the · button (for the frontside) lights up green.


Recording on atape manually

The Tape Deck


6 Start playing the source to berecorded.

To Press

Stop recording p on deck B

Pause recording P on deck B

Tips• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª

so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverseside) lights up green.


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Recording CDs byspecifying thetrack order— Program EditYou can record tracks from all the CDs in theorder you want. When programming, makesure the playing times for each side do notexceed the length of one side of the tape.

1 Place CDs and close the front cover.

2 Insert a blank tape into deck B.


4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in thedisplay.

5 Press DISC SKIP to select a CD.

6 Turn the jog dial until the desiredtrack appears in the display.

7 Press PLAY MODE once.The track is programmed. “STEP” andthe programmed playing order appear,followed by the total playing time.

8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to programadditional tracks to be recorded onside A.Skip step 5 to select tracks from the samedisc.

9 Press P to insert a pause at the endof side A.“P” appears in the display and the totalplaying time resets to “0.00” in thedisplay.

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Recording CDs by specifying thetrack order (continued)

Selecting the tape lengthautomatically— Tape Select EditYou can check the most suitable tape lengthfor recording a CD. Note that you cannot useTape Select Edit for discs containing morethan 20 tracks.

/ After inserting a CD, press EDITonce so “EDIT” flashes.The required tape length for the CD inthe playing position appears, followedby the total playing time for sides A andB.

NoteYou cannot use this function when Program Playmode has been set. After clearing the entire program(see “Clear the entire program” in the table on page25), follow the above procedure.

10 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to programthe tracks to be recorded on side B.Skip step 5 to select tracks from the samedisc.

11 Press CD SYNC.Deck B stands by for recording, the CDplayer stands by for playback, and theindicator on the · button (for the frontside) lights up green.

12 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side, orß (or RELAY) to record on bothsides.


To stop recordingPress p on deck B or on the CD player.

To check the orderPress CHECK on the remote repeatedly. Afterthe last track, “CHECK END” appears.

To cancel Program EditPress PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappearsfrom the display.

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Looping part of aCD— Loop

Flashing part of aCD— Flash

DJ Effect

LOOP Jog dial FLASH Jog dialLOOP

With the loop function, you can repeat part ofa CD during playback. This lets you createoriginal recordings.

/ Press and hold LOOP duringplayback at the point you want tostart the Loop function, and releaseto resume normal playback.

To adjust the loop lengthTurn the jog dial while holding LOOP (orpress MUSIC MENU B/b while holdingLOOP on the remote) to select different looplengths.

With the flash function, you can “flash” theCD sound during playback. This lets youcreate original recordings.

/ Press and hold FLASH duringplayback at the point you want tostart the Flash function, and releaseto resume normal playback.

To adjust the flash lengthTurn the jog dial while holding FLASH (orpress MUSIC MENU B/b while holdingFLASH on the remote) to select different flashlengths.

To use LOOP and FLASH togetherPress and hold both LOOP and FLASH at thesame time.

NoteThe loop and flash length cannot be adjustedin stop mode. Adjust the loop and flashlengths during operation.

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Waving theequalizer— Wave

WAVE

Jog dial

With the Wave function, you can fluctuate thegraphic equalizer automatically whilelistening to a source. This effect can be usedwith any source, but it cannot be recorded.

/ Press and hold WAVE whilelistening to a source at the point youwant to start the Wave function, andrelease to resume normal playback.

To adjust the wave lengthTurn the jog dial while holding WAVE toselect different wave lengths.

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Adjusting thesound

Sound Adjustment

GROOVE

SUPER W MODEPHONES

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To select the super woofer mode(except for LBT-D890AV/XB55AV)Press SUPER W MODE while the superwoofer is on.

Each time you press this button, the superwoofer mode display changes as follows:MOVIE ˜ MUSIC

For a powerful sound (GROOVE)Press GROOVE.

The volume switches to power mode, theequalizer curve changes, the bass level (DBFBor SUPER WOOFER) changes to “HIGH,”and the indicator on the GROOVE buttonlights up. Press GROOVE again to return tothe previous volume.

Notes• The music sound will be distorted when you use

the DBFB or SUPER WOOFER system with thegraphic equalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjustthe bass slowly while listening to the music so youcan monitor the effect of the adjustment.

• Canceling GROOVE cancels the equalizer curveand bass level. Adjust the equalization to obtainthe effect you desire.

To listen through the headphonesConnect the headphones to the PHONES jack.

No sound will come from the speakers.

You can reinforce the bass, create a morepowerful sound, and listen with headphones.

To reinforce the bass (DBFB)(LBT-D890AV/XB55AV only)Press DBFB.*

Each time you press this button, the DBFBlevel display changes as follows:

DBFB n DBFB n display off

“DBFB ” reinforces the bass more than“DBFB ”.* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback

To reinforce the bass from thesuper woofer (SUPER WOOFER)(except for LBT-D890AV/XB55AV)Press SUPER WOOFER.

Each time you press this button, the superwoofer level display changes as follows:SUPER WOOFER FLAT n LOW n HIGH

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Selecting the audioemphasis

The audio emphasis menu lets you select thesound characteristics according to the musicyou are listening to.

The personal file function (see “Making apersonal audio emphasis file (Personal File)”)lets you store your own effects.

1 Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENUV/v on the remote) repeatedly toselect MENU 1 or MENU 2.See the chart “Music menu options”below. The last audio emphasis chosenfrom that menu appears in the display.

2 Press GEQ B/b (or MUSIC MENUB/b on the remote) repeatedly toselect the audio emphasis youdesire.The audio emphasis name appears in thedisplay.

To cancel the audio emphasisPress EFFECT (or MUSIC MENU ON/OFFon the remote) repeatedly so the indicator onthe EFFECT button goes off.

Music menu options“SUR ” appears if you select an audioemphasis with a surround effect.

Press To select

GEQ V/v MENU 1 MENU 2

GEQ B/b ROCK MOVIE

POP GAME

JAZZ NIGHT

DANCE PARTY

SALSA RELAX

To change the equalizer displayEach time you press SPECTRUMANALYZER, the equalizer display changes toshow one of the four displays below.

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Adjusting theaudio emphasis

You can adjust the audio emphasis using thegraphic equalizer and surround effect.

Adjusting the graphicequalizerYou can adjust the sound by raising orlowering the levels of specific frequencyranges.

Before operation, first select the basic audioemphasis you want for your sound.

1 Select the basic audio emphasis youwant for your sound (see “Selectingthe audio emphasis”).

2 Press GEQ CONTROL.The frequency range appears and thelevel value flashes in the display.

3 Press GEQ B/b repeatedly to selecta frequency band.

4 Press GEQ V/v to adjust the level.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust theother frequency bands.

6 Press ENTER when finished.

NoteIf you choose another audio emphasis (other than“EFFECT OFF”), the adjusted sound effect is lost. Toretain the adjusted sound effect for future use, storeit in a personal file (see “Making a personal audioemphasis file”).

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Activating the surroundeffectThe Surround Menu lets you select the soundcharacteristics according to the sound you arelistening to.

/ Press DSP (or DSP MODE on theremote) until the desired DSP modeappears in the display.Each time you press this button, themenu changes as follows:DSP OFF: Deactivates the DSP modeHALL: Reproduces the acoustics of aconcert hallTHEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of amovie theater

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Adjusting the DSP level

/ Press DSP LEVEL on the remote toselect the DSP level.Each time you press this button, the levelchanges as follows:LEVEL 1 n 2 n 3

Notes• If you choose other sound effects, the surround

effect will be canceled. To retain the effect, store itin a personal file (see “Making a personal audioemphasis file”).

• You can adjust the DSP level when the DSP modeis activated.

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Making a personalaudio emphasis file— Personal File

4 Press ENTER.The adjusted sound effects are storedunder the selected file number. Anysettings previously stored at thismemory location are erased andreplaced by the new settings.

To call up the personal file1 Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU V/v on

the remote) repeatedly to display the lastselected personal file.

2 Press GEQ B/b (or MUSIC MENU B/b onthe remote) repeatedly to select the desiredpersonal file.

You can create personal files of audiopatterns (surround effect and graphicequalizer) and store them in the unit'smemory. Later call up an audio pattern toplay a favorite tape, CD, or radio program.You can create up to five audio files. Beforeoperation, first select the basic audioemphasis you want for your sound.

1 Create the sound effect you want byusing the graphic equalizer andsurround effect (see “Adjusting theaudio emphasis”).

2 Press P FILE MEMORY.A personal file number appears in thedisplay.

3 Press GEQ B/b to select the filenumber (P FILE) where you want tostore the sound effect.

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Enjoying Dolby ProLogic Surroundsound

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You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surroundsound of Dolby Surround-encoded(q) videos and TV programs.Complete the setup and speaker adjustmentsfirst (see “Step 2: Setting up the speakers”).

1 Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGICON/OFF on the remote) so theindicator on the PRO LOGIC buttonlights up.

2 Play a program source.

To turn off the Dolby Pro LogicSurround soundPress PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFFon the remote) so the indicator on the PROLOGIC button goes off.

Notes• You cannot use the Dolby Pro Logic Surround

sound and Surround Menu functions at the sametime.

• When you record the sound, turn off the DolbyPro Logic Surround sound.

• The audio emphasis setting will be canceled whenyou turn on the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

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Other Features

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Using the RadioData System (RDS)(For European modelonly)

What is the Radio DataSystem?The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcastingservice that allows radio stations to sendadditional information along with the regularprogram signal. This tuner offers convenientRDS features, such as monitoring traffic, news,or information programs and locating a stationby program type. RDS is available only on FMstations.*

NoteRDS may not work properly if the station you aretuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properlyor if the signal strength is weak.* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same types of services. If you arenot familiar with the RDS system, check with yourlocal radio stations for details on RDS services inyour area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

/ Simply select a station from the FMband.When you tune in a station thatprovides RDS services, the stationname appears in the display.

To check the RDS informationEach time you press DISPLAY/DEMO, thedisplay changes as follows:

n Station name*

Frequency

Program type*

Clock display

Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON(OFF)”

* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the stationname and the program type may not appear inthe display.

Locating a station byprogram type (PTY)You can locate the station you want byselecting a program type. The unit tunes inthat type of program currently beingbroadcast from the RDS stations stored in thetuner’s preset memory.

1 Press PTY.

2 Press TUNING +/– to select theprogram type you want. See the“List of program types (PTY)”section below.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.The unit starts searching for the presetRDS stations (“SEARCH” and theselected program type appear alternatelyin the display).When the tuner receives a program, thepreset station number flashes.

4 Press TUNING +/– until the desiredpreset station number flashes in thedisplay.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT while thepreset station number is flashing.

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To stop the search while it is inprogressPress PTY.

List of program types (PTY)

AFFAIRSTopical programs that expand on currentnews topics.

ALARMEmergency broadcasts.

CULTUREPrograms about national or regionalculture.

DRAMARadio plays and serials.

EDUCATE (Education)Educational programs, such as “how-to”programs and advice.

INFO (Information)Programs about consumer affairs, medicaladvice, and weather.

LIGHT MUSICClassical music, such as instrumentals,vocal, and choral works.

M.O.R. MUSICEasy listening (middle of the road) music.

NEWSNews programs.

OTHER MUSICMusic, such as jazz, rhythm and blues, andreggae.

POP MUSICPopular music programs.

ROCK MUSICRock music programs.

SCIENCEPrograms about the natural sciences

CLASSICSPerformances of major orchestras, chambermusic, opera, etc.

SPORTSports programs.

VARIEDPrograms containing celebrity interviews,panel games, and comedy.

NONEAny programming not defined above.

Note“NO PTY” appears when the program type youselected is not currently being broadcasted.

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Singingalong: Karaoke

To

Reduce the singer'svoice on a CD or tape

Reduce the left channelon a multiplex CD ortape

Reduce the rightchannel on a multiplexCD or tape

4 Start playing the music and adjustthe volume.

5 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust themicrophone volume.

When you are doneTurn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect themicrophone from MIC, then press KARAOKEPON/MPX repeatedly until “h” disappearsfrom the display.

You can sing along with any stereo CD ortape by turning down the singer’s voice. Youneed to connect an optional microphone.

1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turndown the microphone level.

2 Connect an optional microphone tothe MIC (MIC 1*) jack.When you use two microphones at thesame time, connect the other one to theMIC 2* jack.(* LBT-XB88AVK only)

3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPXrepeatedly to obtain the desiredkaraoke effect.Each time you press this button, thedisplay changes as follows:KARAOKE PON n MPX R n MPX L

EFFECT OFF (ON)“h” appears in the display when thekaraoke mode is activated.

Select

KARAOKE PON

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Singing along: Karaoke(continued)

Adjusting the microphoneecho(LBT-XB88AVK only)

/ Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust theecho effect.

To cancel the echoingTurn ECHO LEVEL to MIN.

Adjusting the key(LBT-XB88AVK only)

/ Press ˜ or n.You can adjust the key higher or lowerin 13 halftone steps (–3.0 to 3.0).

Mixing and recordingsounds

1 Prepare the microphone and thekaraoke effect. Then, insert a blanktape in deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly toselect the source you desire and setit to pause mode.

3 Press r REC.

4 Press P.

5 Press · to start playing the CD (ortape in deck A).Playback starts.Start singing along with the music.

To stop recordingPress p on deck B.

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Tips• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the

microphone away from the speakers or change thedirection of the microphone.

• If you want to record your voice through themicrophone only, you can do so by selecting theCD source and not playing a CD.

Notes• If you press EFFECT or select a sound effect. The

karaoke mode is canceled.• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as

the singer’s voice when the source sound wasrecorded monaurally.

• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:— only a few instruments are playing— a duet is being sung— the source has strong echoes or chorus— the singer’s voice deviates from the center.— the voice on the source is singing high soprano

or tenor notes.

Falling asleep tomusic— Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off at a presettime, so you can fall asleep listening to music.You can preset the remaining time in 10minute increments.

/ Press SLEEP.Each time you press this button, theminutes display (the remaining time)changes as follows:AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70min

OFF N 10min ....... 50min N 60min

When you choose AUTOThe system turns off when the current CD ortape finishes playback (up to 100 minutes).The system turns off if you manually stopplaying a CD or tape.

To check the remaining timePress SLEEP once.

To change the remaining timePress SLEEP repeatedly to select the time youwant.

To cancel the Sleep Timer functionPress SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”appears in the display.

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You can wake up to music at a preset timeevery day. Make sure you have set the clock(see “Step 3: Setting the time”).

The 24-hour system model is used forillustration purpose.

1 Prepare the music source you wantto play.• CD: Insert a CD. To start from a

specific track, create a program (see“Programming CD tracks”).

• Tape: Insert a tape with the side youwant to play facing forward.

• Radio: Tune in the preset station youwant (see “Step 4: Presetting radiostations”).

2 Turn VOLUME to adjust thevolume.

3 Press t/CLOCK SET.“SET” appears and “DAILY 1” flashes inthe display.

4 Press TUNING +/– to select DAILY1 or DAILY 2, then press ENTER/NEXT.“ON” appears and the hour indicationflashes in the display.

5 Set the time to start playing.Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, thenpress ENTER/NEXT.The minutes indication flashes.

Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes,then press ENTER/NEXT.The hour indication flashes again.

6 Set the time to stop playingfollowing the above procedure.

7 Press TUNING +/– until the musicsource you want appears.The indication changes as follows:TUNER n CD PLAY n TAPE PLAY

8 Press ENTER/NEXT.The start time, the stop time, and themusic source appear in turn before theoriginal display returns.

9 Turn off the system.

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To check the setting1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY

1 or DAILY 2.2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.3 Press DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 again.

To cancel the timer operation1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY

1 or DAILY 2.2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.

Notes• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset

time.• You cannot activate DAILY 1 and DAILY 2 at the

same time.• You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off

times are the same.• When you set the Sleep Timer, the Wake-up Timer

will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timerturns it off.

• You cannot activate the Wake-up Timer andTimer-recording at the same time.

Timer-recordingradio programs

To timer-record, you must preset the radiostation (see “Step 4: Presetting radiostations”) and set the clock (see “Step 3:Setting the time”) beforehand.

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see“Listening to the radio”).

2 Press t/CLOCK SET.“SET” appears and “DAILY 1” flashes inthe display.

3 Press TUNING +/– to select REC,then press ENTER/NEXT.“ON” appears and the hour indicationflashes in the display.

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4 Set the time to start recording.Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, thenpress ENTER/NEXT.The minutes indication flashes.

Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes,then press ENTER/NEXT.The hour indication flashes again.

5 Set the time to stop recordingfollowing the above procedure.The start time, the stop time, therecording source, and the preset stationappear in turn before the original displayreturns.

6 Insert a blank tape in deck B.

7 Turn off the system.When recording starts, the volume levelis set to the minimum.

To check the setting1 Press REC.2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.3 Press REC again.To change the setting, start over from step 1.

To cancel the timer operation1 Press REC.2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.

Timer-recording radio programs(continued)

Notes• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset

time.• If the system is on at the preset time, the recording

will not be made.• You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off

times are the same.• When you set the Sleep Timer, the Timer-

recording will not startuntil the Sleep Timer turns off the system.

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Precautions

On operating voltageBefore operating the system, check that theoperating voltage of your system is identical withthe voltage of your local power supply.

On safety• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to thewall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turnedoff.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) ifit is not to be used for an extended period of time.To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out bythe plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into thecomponent, unplug the stereo system and havethe component checked by qualified personnelbefore operating it any further.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at thequalified service shop.

On placement• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereosystem.

• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.• Do not place the unit in locations where it is;

— Extremely hot or cold— Dusty or dirty— Very humid— Vibrating— Subject to direct sunlight

On operation• If the stereo system is brought directly from a cold

to a warm location, or is placed in a very damproom, moisture may condense on the lens insidethe CD player. Should this occur, the system willnot operate properly. Remove the CD and leavethe system turned on for about an hour until themoisture evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any discs.

If you have any questions or problems concerningyour stereo system, please consult your nearestSony dealer.

Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the CD from the center out.• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,

commercially available cleaners or anti-staticspray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heatsources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a carparked in direct sunlight.

Additional InformationCleaning the cabinetUse a soft cloth slightly moistened with milddetergent solution.

To save a tape permanentlyTo prevent a tape from being accidentally recordedover, break off the cassette tab from side A or B asillustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape forrecording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

When you are using a TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV(metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detectorslots which allow the tape player to automaticallydetect the type of tape.

Before placing a cassette in thetape deckTake up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tapemay get entangled in the parts of the tape deck andbecome damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90minutesThe tape is very elastic. Do not change the tapeoperations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tapedeck.

Cleaning the tape headsClean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.When the tape heads become dirty

— the sound is distorted— there is a decrease in sound level— the sound drops out— the tape does not erase completely— the tape does not record

Make sure to clean the tape heads before you startan important recording or after playing an old tape.Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaningcassette. For details, refer to the instructions of thecleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape headsDemagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts thathave contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours ofuse with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette.For details, refer to the instructions of thedemagnetizing cassette.

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereosystem, use the following checklist.First, check that the power cord is connectedfirmly and the speakers are connectedcorrectly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult yournearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as youplug in the power cord even though youhaven’t turned on the system(demonstration mode).

•Press DISPLAY/DEMO while the systemis off.The demonstration appears automaticallythe first time you plug in the power cord,or if there is a power outage lastinglonger than half a day.In this case, reset the following:— Clock setting (see “Step 3: Setting the

time”)— Press DISPLAY/DEMO while the

system is off.

There is no sound.•Turn VOLUME clockwise.•The headphones are connected.•Insert only the stripped portion of the

speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack.Inserting the vinyl portion of the speakercord will interfere with the speakerconnection.

There is no microphone sound•Turn VOLUME or MIC LEVEL to adjust

the microphone volume.•Make sure the microphone is connected

to the MIC jack correctly.

There is severe hum or noise.•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the

stereo system. Move the stereo systemaway from the TV or VCR.

“0:00” (for European model) or “12:00AM”(for other models) flashes in the display.

•A power interruption occurred. Reset theclock and timer settings.

The timer does not function.•Set the clock correctly.

DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appearwhen you press t/CLOCK SET.

•Set the timer correctly.•Set the clock.

The remote does not function.•There is an obstacle between the remote

and the unit.•The remote is not pointing in the

direction of the system’s sensor.•The batteries have run down. Replace the

batteries.

There is acoustic feedback.•Decrease the volume level.•Move the microphone away form the

speakers or change the direction of themicrophone.

The color irregularity on a TV screenpersists.

•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it onafter 15 to 30 minutes. If the colorirregularity still persists, place thespeakers farther away from the TV set.

The sound from the connected source isdistorted.

•If “VIDEO” appears in the display whenyou press FUNCTION, switch the displayto “MD” (see the note in the “Connectingan MD deck for analog recording” sectionon page 12).

Speakers

Sound comes from only one channel or theleft and right volumes are unbalanced.

•Check the speaker connections andspeaker placement.

There is no sound from the speakersexcept the center speaker.

•The source being played back ismonaural. Press PRO LOGIC to turn offthe Pro Logic mode.

There is no sound from the center speaker.•Set the CENTER LEVEL to the

appropriate level.

There is no sound from the rear speakers.•Set the REAR LEVEL to the appropriate

level.•The software being played back has

limited sound effects. Check the volumewith the test tone.

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CD Player

The CD tray does not rotate.• A CD is not placed properly.

A CD will not play.• The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray.• The CD is dirty.• The CD is inserted label side down.• Moisture condensation has built up.

Remove the CD and leave the systemturned on for about an hour until themoisture evaporates.

Play does not start from the first track.• The player is in Program or Shuffle Play

mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedlyuntil “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE”disappear from the display.

Tape Deck

The tape does not record.• No tape is in the cassette holder.• The tab has been removed from the

cassette (see page 45).• The tape has reeled to the end.

The tape does not record nor play, or thereis a decrease in sound level.

• The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page45).

• The record/playback heads aremagnetized. Demagnetize them (see page45).

The tape does not erase completely.• The record/playback heads are

magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page45).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or thesound drops out.

• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.Clean them (see page 45).

Noise increases or the high frequencies aremissing.

• The record/playback heads aremagnetized. Demagnetize them (see page45).

Tuner

Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or“STEREO” flashes in the display).

•Adjust the antenna.•The signal strength is too weak. Connect

an external antenna.

A stereo FM program cannot be received instereo.

•Press STEREO/MONO so “STEREO”appears in the display.

If other problems not describedabove occur, reset the system asfollows:1 Unplug the power cord.2 Plug the power cord back in.3 Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER,

and DISC 1 at the same time.

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Specifications

Amplifier section(LBT-D890AV)Continuous RMS power outputFRONT SPEAKER: 120 + 120 watts

(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%THD)

CENTER SPEAKER: 40 watts(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%THD)

REAR SPEAKER: 20 + 20 watts(16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%THD)

Total harmonic distortionLess than 0.07%(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 50 wattsFRONT SPEAKER)

(LBT-XB80AV)DIN power output (Rated)FRONT SPEAKER: 100 + 100 watts

(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)CENTER SPEAKER: 35 watts

(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)REAR SPEAKER: 17.5 + 17.5 watts

(16 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)Continuous RMS power output (Reference)FRONT SPEAKER: 120 + 120 watts




Music power output (Reference)FRONT SPEAKER: 210 + 210 watts




(LBT-XB55AV/XB88AV/XB88AVK)The following measured at AC 120/240 V, 50 HzDIN power output (Rated)FRONT SPEAKER: 105 + 105 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)CENTER SPEAKER: 20 watts

(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)REAR SPEAKER: 10 + 10 watts

(16 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)Continuous RMS power output (Reference)FRONT SPEAKER: 130 + 130 watts



REAR SPEAKER: 12.5 + 12.5 watts(16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%THD)

Peak music power output (Reference)2,000 watts

InputsPHONO IN (phono jacks):sensitivity 3 mV,

impedance 47 kilohms(LBT-D890AV)VIDEO (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks):

sensitivity 250 mV,impedance 47 kilohms

(LBT-XB55AV/XB80AV/XB88AV/XB88AVK)VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks):

sensitivity 250 mV,impedance 47 kilohms

MIX MIC (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV,impedance 10 kilohms

OutputsPHONES (stereo phone jack):

accepts headphones of 8ohms or more

(LBT-XB55AV/XB80AV/XB88AV/XB88AVK)VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) OUT (phono jacks):

voltage 250 mV,impedance 1 kilohm

FRONT SPEAKER:(LBT-D890AV/XB80AV) accepts impedance of 8 to

16 ohms(LBT-XB55AV/XB88AV/XB88AVK)

accepts impedance of 6 to16 ohms

SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER:accepts impedance of 8 to16 ohms

SURROUND SPEAKER REARaccepts impedance of 16ohms

CD player sectionSystem Compact disc and digital

audio systemLaser Semiconductor laser

(λ = 780 nm)Emissionduration: continuous

Laser output Max. 44.6 µW** This output is the valuemeasured at a distance of200 mm from theobjective lens surface onthe Optical Pick-up Blockwith 7 mm aperture.

Wavelength 780 – 790 nmFrequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dBDynamic range More than 90 dB(LBT-XB55AV/XB80AV/XB88AV/XB88AVK)CD DIGITAL OUT(square optical connector jack, rear panel)Wave length: 600 nmOutput level: –18 dBm

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Tape player sectionRecording system 4-track 2-channel stereoFrequency response (DOLBY NR OFF)

60 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),using a Sony TYPE Icassette60 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB),using a Sony TYPE IIcassette

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)0.1% W. RMS (NAB)±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

Tuner sectionFM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tunerFM tuner sectionTuning range(2 band model)North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(100␣ kHz step)Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(50 kHz step)(3 band model) 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(50 kHz step)(4 band model)FM: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz

step)65.0 – 74.0 MHz (10 kHzstep) OIRT

UKV: 65.0 – 74.0 MHz (10 kHzstep) POLAR STEREO

Antenna FM wire antennaAntenna terminals 75 ohm unbalancedIntermediate frequency 10.7 MHzAM tuner sectionTuning range(2 band model)North American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning intervalset at 10 kHz)531 – 1,710 kHz(with the tuning intervalset at 9 kHz)

Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz(with the tuning intervalset at 9 kHz)530 – 1,710 kHz(with the tuning intervalset at 10 kHz)

(3 band and 4 band models)MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the

tuning interval set at 9kHz)

LW: 153 – 279 kHz (with thetuning interval set at 3kHz)

Antenna AM loop antenna,External antennaterminals

Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

SpeakersSS-D8900V/XB55V for LBT-D890AV/XB55AVSpeaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex,

Magnetically shieldedtype

Speaker unitsWoofer: 17 cm dia., cone typeTweeter: 6 cm dia., cone typeSuper Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome typeRated impedance(SS-D8900V) 8 ohms(SS-XB55V) 6 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 245 × 480 × 320

mm (9 3/4 × 19 × 12 5/8 in)Mass Approx. 6.7 kg (14 lb 12

oz.) net per speaker

SS-XB88V for LBT-XB88AV/XB88AVK, SS-XB80Vfor LBT-XB80AVSpeaker system 4-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex,


Speaker unitsSuper Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone typeWoofer: 20 cm dia., cone typeTweeter: 6 cm dia., cone typeSuper Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome typeRated impedance(SS-XB88V) 6 ohms(SS-XB80V) 8 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 285 × 590 × 425

mm (11 1/4 × 23 1/4 × 163/4 in)

Mass Approx. 15.0 kg (33 lb 1oz.) net per speaker

SS-CN88Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex,


Speaker unit 10 cm dia., cone typeRated impedance 8 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 355 × 130 × 185

mm (14 × 5 1/8 × 7 3/8 in)Mass Approx. 1.8 kg (3 lb 15

oz.) net per speakerSS-SR88Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex

typeSpeaker unit 10 cm dia., cone typeRated impedance 16 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 175 × 130 × 185

mm (7 × 5 1/8 × 7 3/8 in)Mass Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14

oz.) net per speaker

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GeneralPower requirementsNorth American model: 120 V AC, 60 HzEuropean model: 230 V AC, 50/60 HzMexican model: 120 V AC, 50/60 HzAustralian, South African and Thailand models:

220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 HzOther models: 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V

AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustablewith voltage selector

Power consumptionCanadian model: 300 VAOther models: 270 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 355 × 425 × 435mm (14 × 16 3/4 × 17 1/4

in) incl. projecting partsand controls

Mass(LBT-D890AV) Approx. 13.9 kg (30 lb 10

oz.)(LBT-XB80AV) Approx. 13.5 kg (29 lb 12

oz.)(LBT-XB55AV/XB88AV/XB88AVK)

Approx. 14.3 kg (31 lb 8oz.)

Supplied accessories AM loop antenna (1)Remote RM-SE2AVS (1)Size AA (R6) batteries (2)FM wire antenna (1)Speaker cords (5)Center speaker feet (4)

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

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IndexK

Karaoke 39to reduce the vocals(KARAOKE PON) 39to sing along with amultiplex CD or tape(MPX R/MPX L) 39to adjust the key (LBT-XB88AVK only) 40to adjust the microphoneecho (LBT-XB88AVKonly) 40

L

Loop 29

M

Microphonemixing 40

Mixing sound 40

N

Normal Play 14Non Stop Play 25

O

One Touch Play 15, 17, 20

P , Q

Personal File 35Playing

a CD 14a preset radio station 16a tape 19tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play) 23tracks in the desiredorder (Program Play) 24tracks repeatedly(Repeat Play) 22without interruption 25

Presetting radio stations 10Preset tuning 16Program Edit 27Program Play 24Protecting recordings 45PTY* 37

R

Radio stationspresetting 10tuning in 16

RDS* 37Recording

a CD 15a radio program 18a tape manually 26another tape 21CDs by specifying thetrack order 27selecting tape lengthautomatically 28timer recording 43

Repeat Play 22Resetting the system 47

S

Saving recordings 45Setting the time 9Shuffle Play 23Sleep Timer 41Sound adjustment 31Speakers 5, 7Surround effect 34Surround menu 34

T, U, V

Tape Select Edit 28Test tone 8Timer

falling asleep to music41timer recording 43waking up to music 42

Troubleshooting 46Tuner 10, 16, 18Tuning interval 11Turntable 12

W, X, Y, Z

Wake-up timer 42Wave 30

* For European model only

A

Adjustingthe audio emphasis 33the sound 31the speaker volume 8the volume 15, 17, 20

Antennas 5, 13Audio emphasis 32, 33Automatic Source Selection

15, 17, 20

B

Batteries 6

C

CD player 14, 22CD Synchro Recording 15Clock setting 9Connecting. See Hooking up

D, E

Display 5, 22, 32Dolby Pro Logic Surround 7,

36DSP 34Dubbing 21

F, G

Flash 29

H, I, J

Hooking upoptional components 12the antennas 5, 13the power 5the system 4

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